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Home My WebLink About2016-02-10 PC MinutesCITYOF CHULAVISTA Planning Commission REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 10, 2016 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Anaya, Fuentes, Gutierrez, Livag, Nava and Chair Calvo MEMBERS ABSENT: Fragomeno MOTION TO EXCUSE Commissioner Calvo made a motion to excuse Commissioner Fragomeno; Second by Livag. Motion passed 6 -0 -1 -0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE OPENING STATEMENT: 1. Approval of Minutes January 13, 2016 - Amended by adding Livag in "Motion to Excuse" as 2nd Motion by Livag; Second by Gutierrez Motion Passed 6 -0 -1 -0 January 27, 2016 Clarification of question by Chair Calvo and answer by Planning Manager Batchelder Motion by Calvo; Second by Anaya Motion Passed 6 -0 -1 -0 PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Board /Commission on any subject matter within the Board /Commission's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Board /Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Board /Commission Planning Commission Minutes February 10, 2016 Page 12. may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. PUBLIC HEARINGS The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting. 2. INFORMATION ITEM "Implementing San Diego Forward: The Regional Plan; Informational presentation by SANDAL (Carolina Ilic, SANDAG Senior Regional Planner) Carolina Ilic gave a detaile6presentation regarding the Regional Transportation Development update. The $204B investment will create more choices for residents, fuel the economy and protect the environment. They are looking at a new South Bay Rapid Transit line that would go between the South Bay and UTC /University City and also a "Purple Line" to travel to Kearney Mesa /Carmel Valley. A managed lane and highway network is forecast to be complete by 2035. These items are dependent upon a new funding source and SANDAG is exploring the possibility of a potential ballot measure for a tax increase of % cent. There was extensive discussion and questions from the Commissioners to include: • What is the root cause of having traffic leave the South Bay — a jobs /housing in- balance • Specifics about the ballot measure and when it would be presented • Where would the new trolley lines run • More bike and walking trails are needed • Questions about the managed lanes • How will SANDAG compensate for "driverless cars" • Correlating the ballot measure to specific neighborhoods i.e. community /neighborhood based for more acceptance Planning Commission Minutes February 10, 2016 Page 13 3. PUBLIC HEARING Design Review (DR15 -0020) to construct 309 multi - family units with 602 parking spaces, retail and restaurant space on 9.43 acres within the Millenia Master Planned Community. Applicant: Trammell Crow Residential, Maple Multi - Family Land CA, L.P. Project Manager: Landscape Architect Patricia Ferman Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution DR15 -0020 for the development of 309 multi - family units, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. INTRODUCTION In accordance with the Millenia /Eastern Urban Center (EUC) Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan, Trammell Crow Residential has submitted a Design Review application for approval to construct 309 multi - family units which include multi -story units providing 4,272 square feet for live -work use. The project also proposes 6,833 square feet of retail and restaurant space, a 10,139 square -feet leasing office /club house, 602 parking spaces, recreation areas, and associated open space within the Gateway Mixed Use Commercial District 1 and the Main Street District 6. CONCLUSION The proposed 309 apartments are a permitted land use in Districts 1 and 6 of the Millenia SPA Plan. The proposal complies with the policies, guidelines and design standards for the Millenia SPA Plan. Therefore, staff recommends the Planning Commission approve Design Review Permit, DR15 -0020, subject to the conditions listed in the Resolution. Patricia Ferman, Landscape Architect, gave a Presentation of slides that included the site plans, locator maps, architectural elements, and views of the site from all directions. She gave a project description that provided information on the residential buildings, office spaces, parking, landscape design and outdoor lighting and amenities. When the presentation was complete, Todd Galarneau, who represented the Millenia owners, gave an update of the Millenia project area and also spoke on coming attractions in the area. He covered retail, office/hotel and housing aspects. • Sudberry Gateway Retail • Ayers Hotel • Chestnut Office Complex • Chelsea Affordable Homes • Shea Homes — a for -sale project Planning Commission Minutes February 10, 2016 Page (4 ® Strata Park Alec Shiffer, Trammell Crow Residential, spoke about the project. Thanked staff for all the help in getting this coordinated. Thinks this is the finest community project he's seen and worked on. Expounded on the numerous amenities of this project and said how "walkable" the project is. STAFF QUESTIONS • Concerned that we have had mostly residential projects coming forward • How does the city achieve a balance of residential /retail • How far is the project from the BRT PUBLIC HEARING OPENED People that spoke in favor of the project included: Vanessa Garcia — resident Lisa Cohen — resident and CEO of C.V. Chamber of Commerce Kevin Marshall — resident and President of C.V. Chamber of Commerce Colton Sudberry — Sudberry Properties PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED DELIBERATIONS Livag — likes project and the balance of the Millenia project Fuentes — exciting time to be on the Planning Commission Calvo — What is the maximum height allowable? (By district: #1:1 -7 stories; 46: 2 -7 stories) Calvo — always intended to be apartments for rent? (Business model is rentals only) Motion to approve: Gutierrez Second motion: Livag Motion passed: 6 -0 -1 -0 OTHER BUSINESS 4. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Nothing on the agenda yet for the February 24th meeting 3`d & K Street project coming up, not sure of date Sudberry project coming soon, but March may be light. 5. COMMISSIONERS' /BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Anaya reminded the Board of the BRT Groundbreaking on Feb. 17th ADJOURNMENT at 7:22 to the regular meeting on February 24, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 276 Fourth Avenue in Chula Vista, California. Planning Commission Minutes February 10, 2016 Page 15 Patricia Laughlin, Planning Commission Secretary